IT Hub Business Partner - £43,421.00 - £48,474.00 - Bristol

[Jaymate]

IT Hub Business Partner - £43,421.00 - £48,474.00

 

https://eact.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-E-A-3192

 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced, Hub IT Business Partner to lead our IT team across a group of our academies in the Bristol area. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic IT leadership, ensuring the reliable operation of IT systems, and managing a team of IT professionals to deliver excellent customer service. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the education sector through the Trusts Digital strategy by facilitating seamless technology integration in our academies.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Team Leadership: Manage and lead a team of IT professionals, including IT Managers, Technicians, network managers, and support staff, across a group of academies.

Strategic Planning: Working in harmony with the Trusts Strategy, implement IT strategies aligned with the educational objectives and goals of the academies.

Infrastructure Management: Oversee the maintenance, security, and optimisation of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and devices.

Project Management: Plan and execute IT projects, such as hardware and software upgrades, network enhancements, and system deployments along with the National Infrastructure & Project Manager.

Technical Support: Provide additional technical support and troubleshooting to resolve IT-related issues within the academies.

Budget Management: Manage the academies IT budget effectively, ensuring cost-efficient use of resources.

Training and Development: Foster the professional growth of team members through training, coaching, and performance evaluations.

Policy Development: Support with the development and enforcement of IT policies and procedures to maintain a secure and compliant IT environment.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records, including hardware and software inventory, network diagrams, and user manuals.

[pete]

^ The website says a degree is "essential", the job description says "desirable".

 

You may want to reconcile the two so you don't drive off otherwise capable candidates.